Lutz/Land O' Lakes/Odessa - Vol. 3, Issue 3, March 2012 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

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Vol. 3, Issue 3, March 2012

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The Business & Dining Magazine Directly Mailed To 20,000 Homes In Odessa, Lutz & Land O’ Lakes Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Ashley Lakes, Ballantrae, Belle Meade, Calusa Trace, Canterbury, Cheval, Citrus Greens, Concord Station, Devonwood, Dolce Vita on Lake Keystone, Echo Lake, Farmington Village, Fern Glenn, Grey Hawk at Lake Polo, Heritage Harbor, Ivy Lake Estates, Keystone Groves, Keystone Manors, Keystone Reserve, Keystone Shores, Lake Charles, Lake Church, Lake Parker Estates, Lakeside Grove Estates, Northlake Village, Northbridge at Lake Pretty, Northton Groves, Oakstead, Orange Blossom Creek, Reflections, Steeple Chase, Stillwater, Stonegate, Suncoast Crossings, Suncoast Meadows, Swan Cove, The Eagles, Van Dyke Estates, Van Dyke Farms, Villa Rosa, Wyndham Lakes

Ierna’s Heating and Cooling “Ierna Your Trust, Ierna Your Business” Lowry Park Zoo, The Spring, The Florida Aquarium and many more local organizations. Performing outstanding, unmatched service and giving back to the community is what Ierna’s Heating (Left - Right): Sherri Pope, Charlene Ierna, Mary and Cooling is all about. Their goal is to go above- Ann Whallen, Loran Tripp, Shantelle Johannesen and-beyond for their cusand recognition from Bryant. The tomers and community. Ierna’s Loran Bryant Dealer of the Year Award is deTripp says, “We plan on being in this signed to acknowledge Bryant dealers community for a long time so our reputhat stand above the rest. “Ierna’s Heattation is extremely important to us.” ing and Cooling is proud to be honored Ierna’s Heating and Cooling is A+ See “Ierna’s” on page 30. rated by the Better Business Bureau. The company has received many awards

By Alexis Selby Money is a serious matter and the task of taking care of your money should not be delegated to just anyone. Having an accountant you can trust is extremely important; whether you are a small business owner, a working individual or retiree who wants to keep your hard-earned money, or even in charge of a large corporation, you need to know that your accountant is working in your best interest. For Hernandez Accounting Solutions, Inc., located in Land O’ Lakes, first-rate accounting means more than just knowing numbers; it means knowing people too. “I really care about my clients. I

look past the numbers and get to know each of my clients on a personal basis,” states Marcus Hernandez, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and president of Hernandez Accounting. From the moment you walk through the doors, the staff takes the time to get to know you on a personal level and do (L-R) Sylvia & Marcus Hernandez, all they can to make you feel Cristina Rosales, Christopher Hernandez welcome and relaxed. ing thousands of dollars in taxes. Their Hernandez Accounting Solutions, services include: preparation of corpoInc. is a full-service accounting firm rate and individual tax returns, bookthat for over two decades has helped keeping services, pension plans, both individuals and small businesses incorporation and registration of small maximize their full potential, and savSee “Accounting” on page 32.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Keeping Dollars In The Local Economy.............................3 Calendar................................4 News Briefs........................6-7 JC Audiology..................10-11 Pizza Villa......................14-15 Eyeglass Factory.............18-19 HoneyBaked Ham..........22-23 Trinity Spine Center.......26-27

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Ierna’s Heating and Cooling, located in Lutz, is a full-service air conditioning and heating contractor that is dedicated to bringing the Tampa Bay area service that exceeds customer expectations. Not only does this company provide excellent air conditioning and heating services at a fair price, but Ierna’s owners, Ron and Charlene Ierna, are life-long residents who fully embrace their community. The couple lives in Lutz in the house that Ron grew up in, and where they now raise their own family. Ierna's is more than just a heating and cooling company, it is a family name, and Ron and Charlene are com-

mitted to making their name known as a force for good in the area. Ron and Charlene Ierna opened the business nine years ago; through hard work, amazing customer service and dedication to quality, the couple has been able to shape Ierna’s Heating and Cooling into a reputable, well-respected business in the Tampa Bay area. As locals, Ron, Charlene and the rest of the Ierna’s team focus on community service and are heavily involved in the Central Pasco Chamber, West Pasco Chamber and Wesley Chapel Chamber. Ierna’s is proud to sponsor local charitable organizations including American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Meals on Wheels, Tampa’s

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Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy

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ter than the “big guys.” Competition is not a bad thing. A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and above all, low prices. For example, there are hundreds of restaurants within any given city, some of which operate right next to each other. This is necessary in a thriving economy. Can you imagine if there was only one type of each business in each town? The price of a cheeseburger would be astronomical! Entrepreneurship is what fuels

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By Matthew Selby In today’s rough economy, small local businesses are closing their doors on a daily basis, while many big corporate businesses still have the investors and financial backing to pull through. There is nothing wrong with national companies by any means, but by spending our money in locally owned businesses we can help our local economy flourish instead of decline. When we spend money locally, we contribute to the wellbeing of the entire community. Local businesses build strong vibrant towns, linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships. Local ownership ensures that important decisions are made by people who live in the community and thus will feel the impact of each decision they make directly. Many local businesses recycle excess revenue by giving back to the community in which they live, which enriches the area and creates an even better place to live and love. Locally owned and operated businesses also create jobs and sometimes pay even bet-

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America’s economic innovation and prosperity and serves as a key means for families to move out of a low paying job and into the middle and upper class. By spending money locally, we are putting money directly back into the community, therefore helping your family, your neighbors and your friends. Help out all of our ambitious and brave local entrepreneurs by spending money in their places of business today and watch the community build a prosperous tomorrow!

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Community Calendar 38th Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival Mar. 31 & Apr. 1, 9 AM – 5 PM—Historic Tarpon Springs will host its 38th Annual Fine Arts Festival at Craig Park in Tarpon Springs. Over 200 juried artists from across the U.S. will be exhibiting and selling their works. Enjoy fine arts in a wide variety of media, music and food; no pets allowed. Admission for adults is $3 and children under 12 are free. Guests can enjoy Ron and the Classics on Saturday, from 6 – 9 p.m. For more information and directions, go to www.tarponspringschamber.com or call (727) 937-6109. Trinity Spine Center’s 3RD Annual Patient Appreciation Day Sat., Apr. 7, 9:30 AM – 2 PM— Trinity Spine Center, located at 2040 Short Ave. in Odessa (near intersection of S.R. 54 & Duck Slough Blvd.), will celebrate its patients at the 3RD Annual Patient Appreciation Day. All patients and their friends and families are welcome to participate and enjoy the beautiful spring weather and run/walk/crawl, whatever it takes, in the 5K run and the 1-mile walk/run

around the industrial park. This event will provide a fun, non-competitive way to move your body and feel great! The public is welcome to stop by as well and meet the friendly physicians and staff members of Trinity Spine Center in a relaxed setting. Food and drinks will be provided. To register for the free 5K or 1-mile run (includes tshirt), visit Trinity-Spine.com. If you have questions, call 727-807-3101. Relay For Life – Lutz Apr. 13 – 14, 6 PM—Relay For Life of Lutz will be held at Steinbrenner High School, located at 5975 W. Lutz Lake Fern Rd. RELAY is a “FUN”Raising Event – activities include camping out, games, dancing, entertainment, food/drinks & prizes. Relay For Life gives the Community a chance to CELEBRATE the lives of people who have battled cancer, REMEMBER loved ones lost and FIGHT BACK against the disease. Donate or register online: www.relayforlife.org/lutzfl. For more info: Megan Rindone (813) 319-5918 or megan.rindone@cancer.org. Eclipse Salon and Spa Asks You to “Walk For Those Who Can’t”

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Sun., Apr. 15—“Walk For Those Who Can’t” is a 3-mile walk sponsored by Eclipse Salon and Spa to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. Participants can join the team by donating, or can form their own teams and solicit donations themselves. Eclipse Salon and Spa has set a goal to raise $3,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation. The walk will be held Sun., Apr. 15, time TBD, at the Suncoast Trail. For information about how you can help, please call (813) 920-2700 or stop in Eclipse Salon and Spa at 16540 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 105, in Lutz. Networking Coffee Every 3rd Tues.—LOL Transport & Moving owner, Rene Van Hout will be hosting a Networking Coffee on the 3rd Tues. each month. Business individuals are invited for ‘happy hour style’ networking at Organic Life Coffeehouse and Bakery at 1900 Oak Grove in Lutz, from 8–10 a.m. This group is sponsored by the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, but everyone is welcome. The only expense is the food and beverage you purchase a la carte. Van Hout emphasized, “What makes this group unique is that you can come and go at your convenience because there is no

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agenda, 30 second elevator speeches/infomercials, or guest speakers. It’s all about getting to know each other personally, as well as professionally, in a comfortable, stress-free, and fun atmosphere. I have always believed that people aren’t strangers, just friends I haven’t met yet!” If you have any questions, please contact Rene Van Hout at Rene@LOLmoving.com or (813) 300-7511. La Leche League of Central Pasco Every 1st Sat., 10 AM—La Leche League (LLL) of Central Pasco meets in the community room of the Land O’ Lakes Library, located at 2818 Collier Pkwy. in Land O’ Lakes. LLL offers breastfeeding support meetings to all mothers who want to breastfeed. LLL meetings emphasize the joys of breastfeeding while they inform and encourage mothers who wish to nurse their babies. LLL offers mother-tomother help in a series of four meetings. Discussions at meetings include the latest medical research as well as mothers’ personal experiences. Healthy mothers, babies, children, and mothers-to-be are welcome. For more information, please call Jennifer at (813) 383-8458 or Vanessa (813) 788-7965.

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Community News Briefs Eclipse Salon and Spa Asks You to “Walk For Those Who Can’t” The Make A Wish Foundation – which helps children with a life-threatening illness to experience a dreamcome-true occasion – has touched the lives of a local salon owner and a stylist at her salon, Eclipse Salon and Spa in Lutz. These two women are heading up “Walk For Those Who Can’t,” in an effort to raise funds for the organization that has meant so much to them and their families. Eclipse Salon and Spa owner Rita Loveless and stylist Pam French have seen first-hand what the Make A Wish Foundation can do for a child. Rita’s daughter Alyssa was granted a wish when she was 10 years old. Alyssa benefited greatly from having a swimming pool built in her backyard, as it allowed her to exercise on a daily basis. Pam’s nephew Tyler was 11 when his wish was granted. He was granted a media room. Tyler was on a ventilator and unable to attend school, and the media room allowed him to take his classes online. Rita says, “Having a wish granted

doesn’t change the fact that your child has a life-threatening illness, but it does show that someone cares. It’s a day of complete joy for the child, and as the parent of a child with an illness it’s hard to do the fun things (financially). It takes the focus off of the medical and survival aspects, and focuses on the fun.” Pam shares her nephew’s experience, “This was the one time he really got spoiled. Strangers donated without knowing him to make him happy.” Rita and Pam have set a goal to raise $3,000 for the Make a Wish Foundation because they want to pay it forward, not just financially, but also by raising awareness for such a great cause. “It’s a charity where you know how the money is used, and that it’s going to benefit someone,” said Rita. The three-mile “Walk For Those Who Can’t” fun-walk/run will take place on the Suncoast Trail on Sunday, April 15. The time is yet to be determined. Folks can participate by donating to the Eclipse Salon and Spa team, or by organizing a team of their own.

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For information about how you can help, please call (813) 920-2700 or stop in and ask Rita or Pam at Eclipse Salon and Spa, located at 16540 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 105, in Lutz. Rally to Support American Cancer Society Relay For Life Team Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lutz. Teams of Lutz residents and businesses will gather and relay overnight at Steinbrenner High School on Friday, April 13, at 6 p.m. The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Lutz gives everyone in the community a chance to help the organization save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Participants take turns walking relay-style around the track and take part in fun activities off the track such as camping out, dancing, contests, games and silent auctions. Teams can include families, friends, businesses, clubs, churches, schools and service organizations. Anyone wanting to make a difference in the fight against cancer is invited to take part in this ex-

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citing team event. Register your team today at RelayForLife.org/LutzFL or call Megan Rindone,at 813-319-5918. “Relay For Life draws attention to the progress being made in the fight against cancer,” said Barbara Hancock, volunteer Relay event chair. “Many participants are our family, friends, and neighbors who have faced cancer themselves. Their involvement helps bring hope that, together, we can eliminate cancer as a major health problem.” When you volunteer for the American Cancer Society, you can make a meaningful difference in your community by helping cancer patients and their families while building relationships and networks that last a lifetime. The money raised helps people reduce their risk of cancer; provides free programs and services for cancer patients; funds groundbreaking research; and makes sure cancer remains a priority issue for elected officials. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, the American Cancer Society, will be able to see that more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it, celebrate

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birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org. $750 to “Bring the Heat” Chili Cook Off Winners Ierna’s Heating & Cooling hosted their first annual “Bring the Heat” Chili Cook Off for the surrounding Lutz area Sat., Feb. 18, from 11a.m. – 2 p.m. This family fun event featured live music by Ferengata, a bounce house, raffles and five chili competitions that were free to the public! The chili contest had 27 entries in the competition. The event had seven celebrity judges: Clerk and Comptroller of Pasco County Dr. Paula O’ Neil, Tampa Bay Lightning’s Dave Andreychuk, Kansas City Chief’s Anthony Becht, USF’s Professor of Human Sexuality Dr. Dae Sheridan, Candidate for Pasco County Commissioner Ron Oakley, Bay News 9 anchor Rick Elmhorst, and Chef Ken Bolduc. Seventy-five dollar prizes were awarded for each category: Ladies Choice won by Inspector’s Best: Affordable Home Inspections, Judge’s Choice won by Team Gates: Learning

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Gate Community School, “Feel the Heat” (hottest) won by Team Working Women of Tampa Bay: Norie Berndt , and the “Academy Award” for the most innovative was won by Teapot Hotties: Milk N’ Honey Tea Room. The grand prize was $500.00 for the People’s Choice, won by Team Wrecked: Angela Wetherington! The successful event had over 450 people in attendance! It was held at the new Ierna’s Heating & Cooling headquarters: 18843 US Hwy 41 North in Lutz near the old brick school house. “We are so pleased with the response from the community for our first event! Everyone seemed to have a fantastic time and we hope to make next year’s event even better,” said Charlene Ierna, Vice President of Ierna’s Heating & Cooling. True to form, Ierna’s is giving back to the local area; proceeds from this event will benefit a local family in need of a heating and cooling system for their home. While the amount raised won’t fully cover a new system for a family, Ierna’s plans to donate the balance of the system to stand by their promise. For information on how to apply for the heating and cooling system for your home, please e-mail: Lo-

ranT@IernaAir.com. The family chosen will be announced on the Ierna’s Heating & Cooling Facebook page March 15, 2012. To learn more about Ierna’s Heating & Cooling’s community involvement go to: www.IernaAir.com, call (813) 948-6355, or visit the company’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or LinkedIn sites/pages. Saint Leo University Donation to Pasco EDC takes Microloan Fund Over the Top Pasco Economic Development Council, Inc. is proud to announce a total of $220,000 has been raised for its new microloan fund program, thanks to a generous donation by Saint Leo University. “The Pasco EDC is a valuable partner with Saint Leo University and the Donald R. Tapia School of Business. The council has worked closely with our business students, faculty and staff in helping companies grow,” said Dr. Michael Nastanski, Dean of the Donald R. Tapia School of Business at Saint Leo University. Dr. Nastanski added that the Donald R. Tapia School of Business is committed to a long and prosperous relationship with Pasco EDC. In addition to the $25,000 donation, Saint

Leo University will share its faculty and students to help evaluate projects and provide technical assistance to successful applicants. “Saint Leo’s donation to the fund has put us over the top,” said John Hagen, Pasco EDC President/CEO. “We said we would go when we received commitments for at least $200,000. We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Saint Leo’s award-winning faculty and outstanding business students to make a difference for small businesses in our community.” The microloan program will not only lend money to small businesses located in Pasco Co., but will offer free technical assistance and training to help work through the challenges of starting or growing a new business. Loan applicants must be for-profit companies located in Pasco Co., and borrowers must show they have the experience and resources to be successful business operators. Proceeds may be used for working capital, inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment, but not to purchase real estate or to refinance existing debt. Call the Pasco EDC at 813-926-0827 for more information or to consider donating to the fund.

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Come and join the Angel Family! See what some of our loyal customers have to say! $75 OFF Deep Spring Cleaning Special on 20 years in the business to Donna and her teams. C ongratulations Donna and The Cleaning Angels initially came to my home in 2010 to offer an evaluation of my cleaning needs. It took only one visit to recognize that their service was considerably different than my previous ones. Their reliability, honesty and dedication to excellent service has proven itself again and again. -Michelle Marquis, Clearwater, Florida We have used The Cleaning Angel Cleaning Service for the past two and a half years. Every two weeks we are more than satisfied with the service especially with Ileah who has been the head of the cleaning team that services our home. Their work is a very thorough professional cleaning. They are always prompt, courteous, trustworthy and willing to adapt to our schedule. Along with the regular cleaning each time, they include the baseboards, light fixtures and ceiling fans, blinds and much much more. Our home is always sparkling every time. -Sue and John Kelly Wyntree, New Port Richey, FL I hired the Cleaning Angels over a year ago to help keep my house clean, so I would have time to pick up more shifts at work, to help make ends meet. On my initial interview with Donna Ferrante, she came to my home and we walked through the house together. She gave details of her business and work ethic and expectations for customer satisfaction. Donna and her staff are extremely personable and very professional. I feel like everyone cares if I am satisfied or not. The Cleaning Angels staff has gone above and beyond to work with my husband and my difficult work schedules. I highly recommend the Cleaning Angels to assist in housing maintenance. They do a great job, they are reasonably priced, and with the time I save from having to clean the house myself, I am able to pick up extra shifts at work and do other errands and chores. Love, Love, Love!!!! -Jennifer Mugianis, Tarpon Springs, FL We have used The Cleaning Angel for just over a year and I wonder how we ever got by without them! Our first meeting was with the company's owner, Donna; she made us feel very confident and comfortable about the service her company would be providing. Donna assured us that what was promised would be delivered because it was her name on the line. As business owners ourselves the message was loud and clear and we decided to give them a try. The Cleaning Angel has provided the phenomenal service that Donna promised and more. Our regular team, Ivonne and Anna are dependable, honest, pleasant, hardworking and efficient. They come in and get the job done. Thank you "Cleaning Angels" for making the task of maintaining my home easier on me! -Esther and Michael Halman, Crescent Oaks, Tarpon Springs, FL

Before I started with the Cleaning Angels, I had tried numerous cleaning services. I was never happy with the results until I met Donna six years ago. She actually was still cleaning herself at that time. Congratulations for expanding your business and making it to 20 years. The service is always excellent - they are prompt, efficient, professional, and their appearance is always great. They always have the correct products and equipment and their attention to detail goes above and beyond. My current lead is Ileah and she has been cleaning my house for several years and I just love her. I am very active in the Trinity community and have recommended the Cleaning Angels to many people. -Sandy Alekson, Champions Club, Trinity, FL

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Nine years ago, I was looking for a cleaning lady and found Donna. At that time she went by Donna’s Cleaning Service. She cleaned my home herself for about two years. When she broke her foot and had to hire girls to help out, I initially was concerned. However that concern was short lived as Donna trains her girls to clean exactly like she does. Since then these girls come into my home and do their magic. I have many disabilities and they go way beyond to make sure that my house is clean and that I am happy. They do special things for me to make my life easier. I want to thank Sandy who use to clean my home and now is in the office with Donna. Congratulations for all your accomplishments Donna! -Fran Mischler, Port Richey, FL I have had the great pleasure of hiring and being in the company of the Cleaning Angels Cleaning Service. They are incredibly accommodating and have superior customer service. I have rarely come across a service organization that is so professional and extremely pleasant to work with. Every time "the Angels " come to my house, it gets better and better. Budget cuts have hit the majority of Americans, but I will give up other things before I would ever consider giving up "my Angels". -Tina Redmond, Keystone Bluffs, Tarpon Springs, FL The Cleaning Angel has been a consistent and dependable cleaning service, working around our family, house guests and home construction. They have been responsive to our special requests and once they know what we like, they provide great value added customer service. I would recommend them to others. -Susan Rolston, East Lake Woodlands, Oldsmar, FL I was looking for a cleaning service and was referred to The Cleaning Angels. I didn’t think they would come this far but called them anyway and they were more than happy to put me in their schedule. I live a 440 West and the girls are cleaning up this town. There have been a lot of unhappy people in the Clearwater Beach area and now word is out. We finally found the best. Congratulations Donna and so happy to have found you. -Katherine Sullivan, Clearwater Beach, FL As far as I am concerned there is only one cleaning service in the Tampa Bay area and that is the Cleaning Angels. They came into my home the first time and did a deep spring clean and was I ever blown away. I have never seen a cleaning service do the detail work these girls did. Donna sent four girls and they stayed for seven hours and my home is about 2700 sf. They hand washed all my baseboards, did the blinds in a three step process, washed every door and door frame in the whole house, moved every little knick knack and got into every little corner possible. Two weeks before I used a different service that promised a spring clean. They sent two girls that stayed in my home for 2-½ hours. After throwing my money away I was referred to Donna by someone in Land o Lakes. I’ve told many people if you are looking for your home to be cleaned correctly, don’t waste your time on other maid services. Call the Cleaning Angels if you want it done right and you will never have to find anyone else. Congratulations on your 20 years and hope you have many, many more. -Betty Bennett, Odessa, FL

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“Improve Your Hearing, Improve Your Life!” Dr. Judith Reese By Katie Thomas Dr. Judith Reese opened JC Audiology in 2005, providing services for North Tampa, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Odessa, Wesley Chapel and beyond. She designed a professional and compassionate place that provides optimal hearing health in an atmosphere that is warm, welcoming and comfortable. Since JC Audiology is locally owned and independently operated, Dr. Judith Reese is able to provide unbiased recommendations for your hearing health as well as state-of-the-art hearing tests, advanced digital hearing aids and hearing aid supplies and services at affordable prices. Dr. Reese has served thousands of hearing aid users on a local, national and international level. Originally from Ohio, she graduated with

a B.S. in Education from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Reese has three Masters Degrees; in Speech Pathology, Audiology and Psychology. She graduated from the University of South Florida (USF) with her Doctorate in Experimental Psychology and has served in the past as an adjunct professor in courses involving audiology. Dr. Reese ‘s experience and knowledge is wide-spread and she continues to educate herself on new advances being made in the field of audiology. She has worked with hearing impaired people in the Tampa area since 1990. She has been employed by the Veterans Administration where she received the Outstanding Performance Award in 2004. Dr. Reese has been praised for her unique research by The Hearing

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Journal and was rated in its Best of 2005 edition as being of primary importance to hearing aid clinicians. Dr. Reese is licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, and holds membership in the American Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, the Florida Academy of Audiology and the Florida SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association, along with many other prestigious affiliations; patients can trust that they will receive the highest level of service at JC Audiology. “I know how important hearing is for overall quality of life,” says Dr. Reese. “Maintaining hearing health keeps our brains stimulated, which offers us overall happiness in our primary health.” A huge motivator for Dr. Reese is helping individuals keep communication methods flowing and assisting patients in understanding the processes involved in improving listening skills. Dr. Reese explains, “Hearing loss is typically gradual, so many people mentally adjust for the loss until they hit a threshold where

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they can't depend on natural hearing anymore. A lot of times 7-10 years will go by with that auditory deprivation leaving the temporal lobe in the brain un-stimulated.” Dr. Reese is very in tune with working with patients on an individual level. “We all have different preferences for volume and sound,” says Dr. Reese. “Taking the time to get to know my patients allows me to understand an individual’s preferences and make the necessary adjustments to their hearing aid for the best possible sound result.” Dr. Reese finds her work very gratifying when she can help a patient reach a level of hearing that they had never thought possible. She refers to the treatment she provides patients as “a hearing journey.” It's a process that takes time because the brain has to re-acclimate to all the sounds it has been missing, but the journey is worth it in the end, and sometimes accompanied by tears of joy from patients and their family members who can hear so much more clearly with their hearing aids. The importance in taking care of your hearing is a health issue that we should all be aware of. Recent studies show the early onset of dementia can be linked to hearing loss. Mental health is affected by unaided hearing loss and can cause issues such as depression, isolation and social anxiety. Many times people mistake hearing loss with the onset of age, but this is far from the case. More and more teens and children are experiencing loss of hearing due to higher decibel volumes in the use of MP3 players. Dr. Reese strongly suggests coming in for an evaluation if you experience any of the following symptoms: having trouble understanding speech; asking others to repeat themselves; need the TV louder

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standing in both quiet and noisy backgrounds. JC Audiology is dedicated to promoting quality of life and hearing health through innovative techniques in the field of audiology. One customer says, “Dr. Reese and staff are The soundroom at JC Audiology is spacious, with win- extremely profesdows and comfortable lighting, so you can feel at ease. sional. I am so satisfied with their than others; or if you are dissatisfied superior service that I am purchasing with your current hearing aids. a second pair of upgrades. Dr. Reese You will receive professional spends time to confirm my hearing service matched by state-of-the-art aids were set perfectly. She listens to technology from JC Audiology. Dr. your concerns and suggestions. I Reese's sound booth is calibrated to am thankful to be her client. Her test for the most precise level of a service model is superior and I compatients hearing and speech undermend JC Audiology for their dedica-

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tion and fair prices to delight their clients.” JC Audiology is located at 1541 Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 201, in the North Fork Professional Center in Lutz (across from Walmart). For additional information, please call (813) 9491331 or visit www.jcaudiology.com, where you can read the JC Audiology blog and view the list of news source links provided. Office hours are Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Come to Pizza Villa for the Best Greek Pizza in Town By Julie Kanehl Pizza Villa has been serving Greek favorites and Greek style pizzas to locals in our area for almost 25 years, and it has been a staple to residents as the Lutz area has multiplied in size over the years. Conveniently located on S.R. 54 just east of Hwy 41, Pizza Villa has a unique flavor that keeps customers coming back again and again. The restaurant’s owner, Bill Fotopoulos, has always owned Pizza Villa, and also owns the local chain of ABC Pizzas. Wanting to create a restaurant that would incorporate more of his Greek heritage, he opened Pizza Villa. Restaurant Manager Cheryl Will has been there from the beginning, and has had a hand in everything from creating the menu and working with the staff (many of which have been there almost as long as she has), to making the rice pudding every day. She says, “Our staff is really amazing!” Customers really enjoy the Greek inspired dining room and the family friendly atmosphere. More than just a pizza place, the menu is quite large and has an authentic sampling of Greek favorites like Baked Chicken, Mousaka and Briam. Every day there are lunch

specials and dinner specials in addition to their regular menu, and customers really enjoy that happy hour is all day and every day at Pizza Villa. Mary Hardy said, “I really like their Spinach Pizza, it’s my favorite.” Cheryl says, “Our customers are great. We have a lot of regulars, but we also see a lot of new faces.” Great Beginnings Appetizers include everything from traditional Italian and American fare like Mozzarella Sticks and Jalapeno Poppers to specialties like their Eggplant Fries and Spanakopita, which is a delicious Greek pie perfect for sharing. Dolmadeki Yalantzi is a favorite Greek

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specialty that is popular, which is rice wrapped in grape leaves, sautéed in olive oil and lemon, and served with tomatoes, feta cheese, Greek olives and peppers. If you’re in the mood for soup, their homemade Greek Bean Soup is made with a white northern bean and a tomato base, and simmered to perfection with onion, celery, and carrots. This vegetarian Greek soup is a favorite with many regulars who come in just to have the soup. In addition to Greek Bean Soup, they also offer Potato-andHam, Chicken-and-Rice, and Chicken Orzo soups – all of which are amazing! A Greek restaurant wouldn’t be complete without the signature Greek salad, and Pizza Villa will not disappoint. The Greek Salad is made with garden fresh lettuce, sliced tomato wedges, feta cheese, Greek peppers, Kalamatta olives, scallions, parsley, red cabbage, cucumber slices and ham; potato salad is served on the side. They serve large portions at Pizza Villa, and the large Greek Salad will serve up to four people. There are other salad options as well, such as house salad, tuna salad, chicken salad and garden salad.

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Greek Pizza and Greek Specialties Greek pizza is made using olive oil in the crust. Olive oil gives the pizza a delicious taste and allows this medium style crust to have the perfect amount of crunch when you bite into it. Very similar to traditional pizza, the Greekstyle pizza just adds that something special! Traditional toppings are always available, and the chefs in the back are very accommodating when it comes to ordering the perfect personalized pizza to suit your family’s tastes. The Specialty Pizzas are a huge hit at Pizza Villa, which include a White Pizza made with mozzarella and white cheddar cheese and a Tour of Greece, made with feta cheese, or their Spinach Pizza which is simply delicious. The House Special calls for sausage, meatball, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers. If you want to try something truly unique, get the Steak Lovers pizza, which is topped with steak, onions, mushrooms and a garlic sauce. Many customers love the pizza, but can’t eat an entire pie, so they order the Pita Pizza Express, which is a perfectly portioned pizza for one, or they order a calzone. Made to order with your favorite ingredients, these are

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The House Special Pizza great options if the rest of your party is trying some of the other fantastic items on the menu. While pizza is in the name of the restaurant, many customers prefer to come for the other items on the menu, such as the Eggplant or Chicken Parmesan, the Baked Ziti, the Lasagna or the Fettuccini Alfredo. Greek specialties include Gyros, Souvlaki, Greek Style Baked Chicken, Mousaka (layers of fresh eggplant, potato and ground beef covered with a rich béchamel sauce), and Briam (baked layers of eggplant, zucchini, potato, onion, tomato and feta). They also serve grinders (hot subs) in every style, which are great for lunch or for dinner. Lunch and dinner specials are available every day, and there’s even a Lunch Perks card, which customers enjoy because they can earn a free lunch just by coming to their favorite

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Spaghetti and Meatballs restaurant. A family restaurant, Pizza Villa offers a great children’s menu that offers favorites such as spaghetti and meatballs, chicken fingers, mac-n-cheese, hamburger, or fish and chips. Parents love that the food and the portions are healthy, and that everything on the menu is less than $6. Pizza Villa has a menu that just keeps on coming. The food is delicious, the staff is friendly, and the restaurant is clean and family friendly. Dine in, carry out or pick up at their drive-through window, Pizza Villa is the perfect choice for lunch or dinner. Pizza Villa is located at 21501 Village Lakes Center, just off of S.R. 54 in Land O’ Lakes; open Mon. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., and noon – 10 p.m. on Sun. To order or for more info, call (813) 949-7483.

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Dr. David Scamard is friendly, helpful and a confident Optometrist. By Katie Thomas Providing the Tampa Bay area with supreme service and professional techniques since its opening in 1977, The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom in Lutz is a one-stop-shop when it comes to providing folks with everything they need for optimal vision health. The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom carries an extensive array of frames, lenses and contact lenses, along with top notch professional service and advice to fit your unique needs. Whether you are in need of an eye examination, repairs, modifications or a stylish pair of new frames with customized lenses, you are sure to receive customized, personal service from The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom team. The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom is a family-run business and is known as the original optical center in Land O’ Lakes and Lutz. It has a unique edge in the optometric field, with the combination of experience and knowledge from both an optician and an optometrist; allowing its clients to receive the full range of services available for clear sight. Founder and optician Charlie

Chaney began his optical career while apprenticing at Tate Vision Center in Purcell, Ohio. Learning the ins-andouts of the optical trade, Charlie opened the wholesale lab in 1977 right here in the Tampa Bay area. He has over 50 years experience in crafting custom lenses and dispensing prescription eyewear. Owner and optometrist Dr. David Scamard is a native of Tampa and attended the University of South Florida for his undergraduate degree, where he founded and served as Founding President of the Pre-Optometry Society. Dr. Scamard received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Scamard’s training during his internship involved pediatric optometry and low vision services. He also specializes in sports vision and contact lenses. Dedicated to providing high quality of service and helping his community, Dr. Scamard has given several continuing education lectures to his peers on practice management. Dawn Scamard has been with The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom since 2002. She brings an extensive amount of experience to the business including

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spectacle lens manufacturing, spectacle fitting, insurance benefits, patient relations and contact lens training. Dawn’s mom, Jeannie Chaney, has held management positions in the automobile industry from 1973 to 2006, and longterm dedication to a job well-done is now focused on helping customers at The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom. This family works together, combining their unique experiences to bring you the highest quality service possible, from quality eye care to eyewear expertise that will ensure you see

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clearly and look fantastic in your new frames. Specialized Services The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom has one of the only full-service labs in the area, which means quicker, more personal service from start to finish. The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom utilizes their lab to grind their own lenses; this guarantees the clarity and fit for your frames that you’ve been searching for. The broad range of optical services available means that

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clients can rest assured that they are receiving a well-rounded treatment plan where eye health is top priority. The many lines of frames available makes it easy to find the glasses that project the image that you want, whether it is professional chic or hipster cool. The wide range of offerings, from frames and lenses to contacts and accessories, allow the staff to assist you in choosing the products that are perfect for you. Repairs and modifications have never been easier than at The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom. Here, you’ll receive fast, competent service from the in-house lab that specializes in soldering, temple repair or replacement, and all-around maintenance. All repairs pass through The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom’s quality control department to ensure that the finished product exceeds the highest of standards. The American Optometric Association recommends that people have an eye exam every one to two years. At The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom you will receive a complete and thorough eye exam to protect your vision and eye health. Dr. Scamard treats babies, ages six months to one-year-old, for free as a community service. He is fully trained to diagnose ocular diseases

Dr. Scamard will be opening Maxim-Eyes Sports Vision Center in the near future. and assist you in correcting vision Maxim-Eyes Sports Vision Center problems. Dr. Scamard specializes in will focus on helping clients to maxicontact lens fittings and evaluations mize their competitive edge in sports, and has a high success rate in fitting no matter what athletic level they are even the most difficult-to-fit cases perat. Dr. Scamard will be directly worktaining to contact lenses. ing with athletes to improve hand-eye The Eyeglass Factory and Showcoordination in order to enhance room provides eye health assessments, sports performance. The sports vision diabetic eye-exams, full scope optomeprogram will focus on improving an try, low vision rehabilitation and can athlete’s overall effectiveness by followcheck for early signs of macular degening a customized training program that eration. is personalized by Dr. Scamard. Your While meeting with Dawn and Dr. vision is composed of many correlated Scamard, I learned that they have an skills that can affect the way you are exciting new expansion occurring at playing. The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom. The Eyeglass Factory and ShowDr. Scamard and his team will be room is a member of the Central Pasco opening Maxim-Eyes Sports Vision Chamber of Commerce and is a local Center as an extension to the services business with owners who have a offered at The Eyeglass Factory and strong sense of giving back to Showroom.

the community and other areas in need. The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom has paired up with Living in Faith Ministries to provide a beneficial service to people in need of eyeglasses in Haiti and Cuba. Dr. Scamard works with Russ Montgomery of Living in Faith Ministries, who visits patients and performs exams overseas. “We provide the lenses and frames for those in need,” says Dr. Scamard. “The work is satisfying and we are grateful to be a part of the service.” The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom is dedicated to providing quality service to patients of all ages. Whether you need a routine check-up, a full examination, eye glass repair or a training program for athletic accuracy, the team at The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom has the tools, skills and knowledge to guide you in the right direction. The Eyeglass Factory and Showroom is located at 24444 S.R. 54 in Lutz. Hours are: Mon., 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Tues.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Sat. Call (813) 949-7274 or for more info, call www.EyeglassFactoryandShowroom.com.

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The HoneyBaked Ham Store, the Easy Way to a Perfectly Delicious Easter Dinner

By Kim Thomas There is no need this year to stress yourself out trying to put together an Easter feast that will please everyone at the table, not with The HoneyBaked Ham satellite store nearby in Longleaf Town Center, just off of Starkey Boulevard and conveniently close to East Lake, New Port Richey, Odessa, Trinity and beyond. The HoneyBaked Ham satellite store will be open March 13 – April 9 for the Easter Season at 3104 Town Avenue, Suite 106, next to Havana Dreamers Café, which, by the way,

has a delicious café con leche that is definitely worth stopping in for. This year, if you want to spend less time at the grocery store, on the road and in the kitchen, and more quality time enjoying family and friends; you can order everything you need for a delicious, special meal, and all at a very affordable price! All you have to do is pick it up, heat up the sides, put the cake and pies on a pretty plate and the perfectly delicious spiral-cut HoneyBaked Ham on a beautiful platter and RELAX! It really can be as simple as that, no matter how big your party is. You can order everything from The HoneyBaked Ham satellite store in Longleaf that you can order from any of the full-service stores of The HoneyBaked Ham Company. Lisa Shippy-Gonzalez and Rudy Gonzalez own The HoneyBaked Ham Company of Port Richey, located in the Walmart plaza on US 19 N in Port Richey; Lisa says they plan to move

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the store to Trinity in 2013. This industrious couple also owns Havana Dreamers Café in Longleaf; in the adjacent suite, they open up the satellite store for HoneyBaked Ham during the holiday seasons so that people in the area don’t have to travel to get their delicious holiday specialties. “We will have the same things here (at the satellite store) as we do at The HoneyBaked Ham Company,” says Lisa. “You’ll be able to see the hams and pick out the products you want just like in a normal retail store. We can make your Easter meal easier and everything tastes homemade – it’s phenomenal! What people fail to realize is that by the time they buy all of the ingredients and put in all the time and effort into cooking, you’ve lost time with your family and friends.” Even though customers can just come in and pick out a ham, Lisa strongly recommends that you place

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your order ahead of time to ensure that you will get the size ham you want. Holiday Feast – Simple & Savory The HoneyBaked Main Event menu offers everything you need to provide a delicious meal that is both convenient and affordable. HoneyBaked Hams can be ordered as halfham (7 – 11 lbs.), quarter-ham (4.5 – 6 lbs.) or boneless (3.5 – 5 lbs.). If your family is in the mood for barbecue, you’ll love the Ultimate BBQ

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Order everything your family loves from HoneyBaked Ham for a stress-free, affordable Easter dinner that everyone will love! Pork Roast (3 lbs.) or the tasty BBQ Ribs. If turkey is on your menu, order a fresh, tender and juicy whole turkey from HoneyBaked Ham in three delicious flavors: roasted, smoked, or Cajun. Turkey breast is available in roasted or smoked. You also can order HoneyBaked Ham or turkey by the slice. Additionally, heat-andserve side dishes include classic favorites such as: Yukon gold mashed potatoes, potatoes au gratin, sweet potato soufflé, broccoli rice casserole, macaroni and cheese, delicious cinnamon apples, cornbread dressing and turkey gravy. Dessert is a big part of family gatherings and HoneyBaked offers

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southern pecan pie, creamy cheesecake, deluxe carrot cake, a sampler cheesecake and “My Grandma’s of New England” coffee cake. Whether you want to feed an entire family, bring a dish or platter to a gathering of family or friends, The HoneyBaked Ham satellite store is the perfect answer! Catering Specialties HoneyBaked’s catering service is perfect year-round, whether you are hosting a party or putting together a perfect picnic, offering choices like their Signature Platter, which allows you to combine your choices of ham, smoked or roasted turkey breast, or roast beef. For just one dollar more

per serving, your meat platter will also include crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices and cheddar and Swiss cheeses. Homestyle side items available on the catering menu include Broccoli Bacon Bliss Salad, Mandarin Pineapple Dream Salad and Potato Salad. Fresh salad bowl choices serve approximately six and include the Signature HoneyBaked Cobb, grilled chicken Caesar and fresh garden greens. The Cookie Temptation (2 dozen) and Brownie Indulgence (serves 14-18) platters are sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. Neighborhood News & Lifestyles had its company Christmas party catered by Lisa, which offered us the unique advantage of having the choice to order fare from both The HoneyBaked Ham menu and Havana Dreamers Café. Lisa did a fabulous job and everything was delicious! The HoneyBaked Ham Company has the ability and the knowhow to cater anything from luncheons and corporate office parties to traditional Holiday dinners. Spring is in the air, the weather is fine and it’s the perfect time of year to enjoy quality time with friends and

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family, so skip the work and enjoy more sunshine and egg hunting! The HoneyBaked Ham Company of Port Richey is located at 8637 US 19 in Port Richey and that number is (727) 815-3739. To reach The HoneyBaked Ham satellite store in Trinity’s Longleaf, located at 3104 Town Ave., Suite 106, please call (727) 807-7883. Visit honeybakedonline.com for a full description of items or to print store coupons.

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Trinity Spine Center Takes Patient Care to New Heights here,” explains Dr. Jorit Wijnmaalen, DPT, MBA, MTC, who is the Director of the Trinity Spine Wellness Center. “One of the most important aspects of our patient care is the communication that we have with one another. We are never more than a phone call away and patients see that and really appreciate it.”

By Kim Thomas If you’ve ever suffered from spinal pain, then you have already had a glimpse of how debilitating it can be. Spinal pain affects virtually every aspect of one’s life, compromising mobility and body function. Sometimes surgery is necessary, but in many cases it can be completely avoided. When you need to be evaluated by a doctor for spinal pain, it makes sense to visit a facility where every aspect of your care is addressed in one location. Trinity Spine Center and Trinity Spine Wellness Center, located at 2040 Short Avenue in Odessa (just off of SR 54), offers everything patients need to get moving again, all in one location. Not only specializing in the treatment of every type of spinal disorder, the everexpanding Trinity Spine Center helps patients with a great variety of needs, from carpal tunnel to rehab for sports injuries, and more. Victor Hayes, MD, and Farhan Siddiqi, MD, opened Trinity Spine Center in November 2006 and in 2009 the doctors planned and built a state-of-the-art facility that is designed

to put the needs of patients first. Trinity Spine Center and Trinity Spine Wellness Center patients enjoy the convenience of having all of their care onsite – from diagnostic tests to physical therapy, chiropractic care, responsible pain management and rehabilitation. Patients also have access to the nutritionist/dietitian, who teaches them to make better food choices for optimum health. The spine surgeons at Trinity Spine Center realize that surgery is not always the only solution to a problem. Dr. Siddiqi and Dr. Hayes agree that their primary goal is to improve each patient’s pain and discomfort with conservative care, where possible. Depending upon the severity of the problem, spinal surgery may be the only option; if so, Dr. Hayes and Dr. Siddiqi are two of the finest surgeons in the region who focus on managing their patients’ care beyond the operating room. They have put together an exceptional team of physicians who work with one another to ensure that every patient is getting the best care possible. “We have a shared philosophy

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Introducing Dr. Casey O’Donnell The newest physician of Trinity Spine Center is Casey J. O’Donnell, DO, FAAPMR DABPM. Dr. O’Donnell is a Physiatrist with specializations in Pain Management and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He moved here from the northeast and even though he has only been with Trinity Spine Center since January 3 of this year, he says that he has already bonded with many patients. When I met Dr. O’Donnell, it was easy to see how his patients love him; he is open and friendly, with a kind demeanor that puts you at ease. Dr. O’Donnell is excited to be working with likeminded physicians. He has known Dr. Hayes and Dr. Siddiqi for a long time and was friends with Dr. Siddiqi even before the two attended medical school. Dr. O’Donnell completed medical school at the University of New England – College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002, followed by his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UMDNJ/Kessler Institute in New Jersey, where he served as Administrative Chief Resident during his senior year. Following the completion of his residency in 2006, he completed fellowship training in Interventional Spine Procedures and Pain Management at Performance Spine and Sports Physicians in Pottstown, PA. Dr.

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O’Donnell is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Board Certified in Pain Medicine. Bringing an extra dimension of care to Trinity Casey O’Donnell, Spine Center’s DO, FAAPMR, patients, Dr. DABPM O’Donnell specializes in the treatment of spasticity and dystonia, electromyography, and responsible pain management that includes medication when appropriate as well as multidisciplinary rehabilitation which empowers the patient to play a vital role in their recovery, helping them to achieve the most functional, productive lifestyle possible. Dr. O’Donnell’s philosophy is to treat patients’ pain with the best available treatment options and minimal side effects or drug interactions; therefore, he performs a variety of potentially therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to determine the needs of each patient and doesn’t accept patients solely for the long term maintenance of opioid medications. “As a physiatrist, my background is in rehabilitation and my goal is to get patients moving and back to a normal, active lifestyle,” says Dr. O’Donnell. He utilizes diagnostic tools such as EMG/NCS (electromyography and nerve conduction studies (for carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, etc.) and ultrasound which allows “live action” viewing of the tissues. Some of the procedures he performs include:

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epidural steroid injections and facet injections (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar); trigger point injections; nerve blocks; SI joint injections; Botox injections for blepharospasm, cosmesis, cervical dystonia, focal dystonia, sialorrhea, and spasticity using electrostimulation, electromyography and palpation; plus many more such as ultrasound guided injections. Meet the Rest of the Doctors Jorit Wijnmaalen, DPT, MBA, MTC, or “Dr. J” as his patients call him, received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from St. Augustine University; this after graduating from the University of Nijmegen, in the Netherlands with a BSPT. He also holds a MBA from The American InterContinental University in Chicago, IL. The Director of Trinity Spine Wellness Center, Dr. Wijnmaalen is insistent on helping patients to realize that no matter what their age, size or condition, it is possible to do some form of exercise which greatly contributes to their overall wellbeing. Ronald F. Stacey II, DC, is a Board Certified Chiropractor, is available at Trinity Spine Wellness Center to provide chiropractic services to patients. Dr. Stacey received his chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic and has been with the Trinity Spine Center since 2009. Dr. Stacey holds a MS in Exercise Physiology from Florida International University and a BS in Exercise Science from Florida Atlantic University. Nathan A. Possert, PT, DPT, is a 1998 graduate of East Lake High School. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy for four years, where he was a quarter master and a search and rescue swimmer. Following the Navy, he earned his AA degree at St. Petersburg College in Tarpon Springs where he graduated with honors in 2004. Stay-

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The doctors at Trinity Spine Center and Trinity Spine Wellness Center, (L-R): Farhan Siddiqi, MD; Victor Hayes, MD; Nathan Possert, PT, DPT; Jorit Wijnmaalen, DPT, MBA, MTC; Ronald Stacey II, DC ing in the area, Dr. Possert attended the University of South Florida in Tampa and earned a BS in Athletic Training, graduating with honors in 2006. Since graduating with his Doctorate, Dr. Possert has worked in the outpatient facility setting full time and the hospital setting part time. Dr. Hayes and Dr. Siddiqi are equally double fellowship (specialized training after one’s residency) trained in both minimally invasive spinal surgery and major reconstructive surgery of the spine (including pain management and spinal injections). Dr. Hayes carried out his fellowships at the Arizona Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Phoenix as well as the Maryland Spinal Reconstructive Surgery Center. Dr. Siddiqi performed his fellowships at the Arizona Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and the Maryland Spinal Reconstructive and Scoliosis Surgery Center. Both surgeons are supremely qualified and received their Doctorates from the prestigious Cornell University in New York. Dr. Hayes and Dr. Siddiqi are both Board Certified in Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery and both doctors travel nationally teaching endoscopic surgery procedures. Both doctors perform surgeries at the Medical Center of Trinity.

Patient Appreciation Trinity Spine Center’s doctors truly appreciate their patients and make every effort to let patients know it, and in turn, the patients are very happy overall. “We recently did a survey and got back 250 responses and out of those 100 percent said that they would refer a friend or family member,” explains Dr. “J” Wijnmaalen. “And 96 percent say that the doctors spend an adequate amount of time with them.” Here is another statistic that speaks volumes: Dr. Wijnmaalen says that 93-94 percent of Trinity Spine Center’s patients show major improvement without surgery. Trinity Spine Center is hosting its 3rd Annual Patient Appreciation Day and Open House on April 7, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Like last year’s event, there will be fun for all, plenty of good food and refreshments, an Open House, and informational lectures regarding chiropractic, nutritional and spinal care. Dr “J” is heading up the event and has some new things planned for this year. The Ironman competitor teases, “I exercise just a little.” In an effort to help folks realize that exercise can be fun and beneficial, Dr. “J” has planned a 5K and a onemile “run/walk/crawl.” He says, “We want everyone to

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know that this is a fun, non-competitive event. I don’t care if they run, walk or crawl; our objective is to provide a way to get people inspired. It’s not about winning; it is about motivating yourself, saying, ‘Yes, I can do that.’” Participation in the non-competitive run is free and includes a t-shirt, and you don’t have to be a patient to participate. In fact, the Patient Appreciation Day and Open House is a great time to meet the doctors and staff of Trinity Spine Center in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Trinity Spine Center accepts Medicare and most major insurances and is happy to accept new patients. Since opening, Trinity Spine Center has treated more than 11,000 patients. Trinity Spine Center and Trinity Spine Wellness Center is located at 2040 Short Ave., off of S.R. 54. Trinity Spine Center’s phone is (727) 372-9922 and its hours are Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Trinity Spine Wellness Center’s phone is (727) 807-3101 and is open Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information, please visit www.TrinitySpine.com, where you will find a YouTube link. “Like” Trinity Spine Center on Facebook for all of the latest events and lecture dates.

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“Ierna’s” Continued from page 1 with this prestigious award,” says Charlene. “The hard work and dedication of the entire Ierna’s team is what makes our company stand out at this level within the United States.” Ierna’s Heating and Cooling also has been awarded the Medal of Excellence for Southeast United States numerous times, which just goes to show how dedicated they are to providing top-of-the-line work. On a local level, Ierna’s has been deemed Central Chapel Chamber’s Business of the Year and Wesley Chapel Chamber’s Business of the Year. Air conditioning and heating, paired with clean air quality is important to your family’s health and happiness; at Ierna’s Heating and Cooling the professional team will guide you in finding the right services or products you need to make your home a warm (or cool) welcoming home. Products and Services Ierna’s provides customers with expert installers, knowledgeable and experienced technicians, and top-rated customer service from a friendly staff. Ierna’s Heating and Cooling provides service to residential, commercial and new construction. Estimates are free

along with second opinions on change outs and upgrades. Ierna’s has an emergency service and repair system that includes same day and after hour services. Clean air is simply healthier, and Ierna’s wide selection of air purification systems, duct cleaning and duct sanitizing will optimize the air quality in your home and give your family an overall healthier place to breathe. Ierna’s sells Energy Star products so you will experience ongoing savings. One of the newest products that Ierna’s has to offer is the Nest thermostat, developed by the guys who brought you the iPhone. The Nest is a learning thermostat and has been built to program itself in order to save you energy costs. You can program the Nest from your phone, laptop or tablet no matter where you are. The Nest remembers how you like your thermostat set and after a week will remember how you programmed it and will make a schedule based upon your selections. This innovative design is being offered from Ierna’s Heating and Cooling; their staff will give you a full rundown on how it works and why the thermostat will cut back on your energy expenses.

Through the worst recession we have seen in years, Ierna’s stood strong by sticking to their business plan; excellent customer service, fair prices and community involvement. Ierna’s Heating and Cooling is moving to a new location in Lutz off of Highway 41, but you will still find the same friendly smiles and amazing service at the newer location!

Ierna’s Heating and Cooling is located off Highway 41 in Lutz. The new location will be 18843 U.S. Highway 41 North in Lutz. Call (813) 948-6355 for more information or visit . Check out their Facebook page and see all the pictures from community organizations that Ierna’s has been involved in.

Reputation is Everything Ierna’s Heating and Cooling has built itself from a small at-home office to the booming business it is today.

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“Accounting” Continued from page 1 businesses, preparation of payroll and sales tax reports, as well as assisting in wealth creation, IRAs, annuities and life insurance. Marcus will not only look out for your financial wellbeing, by giving sound advice on tax-saving strategies and ways to efficiently achieve your financial goals, but he will also help protect you from potential audits. At Hernandez Accounting Solutions, Inc., you will get personalized one-on-one service in a comfortable environment with an accountant you can trust to have the experience and knowledge necessary to provide excellent care of your financial bottom-line. Marcus Hernandez has more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of accounting for individuals and small businesses and is not only great with numbers, but people as well. Marcus graduated from Barnard M. Barach College in New York with a B.S. in Accounting and thus began his career as an accountant in New York. He started at Arthur Anderson and quickly ventured out on his own at a young age; his attention to detail, knowledge of tax laws, and warm personality won

him many clients who are still with him today. Additionally, Marcus is a fully licensed insurance broker and provides his clients with even more savings on their life, disability, and long-term care insurances, while helping them to secure their assets. Also, as an annuity broker, he gives his clients insightful advice on retirement and investment plans that fit their individual needs. Despite his move to Florida, Marcus kept 90 percent of his clients who still live in New York and who don’t let the distance get in the way of their long-standing relationship with Hernandez Accounting. Over the years Marcus has established an extremely strong customer base spreading all across the country and these long-term clients understand that finding an accountant you can count on is not easy and when you do find one, such as Marcus, you should consider yourself very fortunate. “Hernandez Accounting is the only choice for us,” states Dr. Khalid Saeed, DO, at Oakstead Medical Center and Clarity Med Spa. “Marcus is very knowledgeable and we could not function without him. We trust him with our business and with our personal tax needs. I can’t imagine going to someone else.”

Marcus, along with the rest of the Hernandez team, has a real passion for helping people and enjoys the feeling of knowing that he is doing everything he can to provide his clients with the best service available. Staying current with the fluctuating tax laws is of utmost importance to Marcus and he regularly attends seminars and keeps himself up-to-date with any changes. He is a QuickBooks Pro Advisor and specializes in helping his business clients set up their bookkeeping, payroll and financial records, helping them to efficiently run their business and increase productivity. Tax Changes That Affect Your Bottom Line With so many last-minute changes made to current tax codes for the 2011 year, filing your own taxes is no longer so simple and most taxpayers are left with more questions than answers. Due to the complexity in tax laws, Hernandez Accounting Solutions, Inc. has experienced a significant surge in new clients who have previously prepared their own taxes. 2012 is looking even more complex, with new changes in payroll taxes, alternative minimum tax, health care credits for small businesses, etc. Although many of the tax rates and forms remain unchanged, there

have been numerous alterations in available credits and deductions for most taxpayers. Some changes taking place for the 2011 and 2012 tax years include modifications to those filing as individuals such as: personal exemptions, standard deductions, income tax rates, the alternate minimum tax, the personal exemption phase-out, child and dependent care credit, and earned income tax credit. If you are like most taxpayers who are left in confusion by all these last-minute changes, Hernandez Accounting Solutions, Inc. is here to help take care of all the paperwork and provide you with hassle-free tax filing. For more information regarding tax modifications, please visit www.HernandezAccounting.com. Hernandez Accounting Solutions, Inc. is a family business and therefore places great importance on building strong, reliable relationships in the local community. “We can give you one-onone service in a close-knit, friendly environment,” states Marcus. At Hernandez Accounting Solutions, Inc., you have an accountant who will take the time to examine your individual finances so that every care is taken to minimize your taxes and maximize your profits – just as it should be.

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Hernandez Accounting Solutions, Inc. is located at 20703 Sterlington Dr., Suite 102, in Land O’ Lakes. Regular office hours are Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., but due to tax season they have extended hours to Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sat. Later times are available by appointment. For more information or to set up an appointment, please visit www.HernandezAccounting.com, email Marcus at Marcus@hernandezaccounting.com or call (813) 406-4406.

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